NYT Dictionary

TACKY

/ˈtæki/
AdjectiveNounTACK-ytack-y · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

Of a substance, slightly sticky.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tack + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

flashyshowygarishdowdybrassycheapflashgaudygimcrackloud

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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